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SO08 KKU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,248 mi
Last recorded117,248 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 KKU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 117,248 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 117,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 116,712 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 114,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 111,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 111,865 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

no reverse lights working

rear exhaust corroded as marked

unable to check rear seat belts due to items placed on rear seats

Fail 6 Jul 2020 109,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs new boot fitting (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding no wheel bearing check (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding no wheel bearing check (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak as marked (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and cracking very badly in tread and wearing badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (l))

no reverse lights working

rear exhaust corroded as marked

unable to check rear seat belts due to items placed on rear seats

Pass 5 Aug 2019 105,189 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 105,188 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust outer skin deteriated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,995 miles

Exhaust clamp badly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 82,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust clamp badly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,548 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 42,581 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust slightly corroded.

o/s/r tyre low.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,115 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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SO08 KKU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO08 KKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO08 KKU registered?

SO08 KKU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is SO08 KKU safe to buy?

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